Conway People Search Directory
Conway is the county seat of Horry County, South Carolina, with a population of about 25,000. Running a people search in Conway can reveal court records, jail bookings, property filings, land records, and other public data linked to a person. Because Conway serves as the seat of Horry County government, most record offices are right in town. The Clerk of Court, Register of Deeds, Probate Court, and Sheriff's Office all have their main offices on Second Avenue in Conway. This guide shows you how to use each resource for a thorough Conway people search.
Conway Quick Facts
Conway Court Records Search
The Horry County Public Index is the main tool for a court-based people search in Conway. It covers Circuit Court records from General Sessions and Common Pleas, Family Court cases, Magistrate Court, Municipal Court, and Probate Court. You can search by name, case number, case type, date range, or action type. Results show the parties, case number, charges, scheduled court dates, and case status. The tool is free at publicindex.sccourts.org/horry/publicindex.
For certified copies or complete case files, contact the Horry County Clerk of Court at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. The phone number is 843-915-5080. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Copies cost $1 per page. Certified copies add a $5 fee. A criminal record search costs $25. Searches that take more than 30 minutes of staff time may also have hourly fees.
Some documents like electronic filing notices are viewable through the portal. Complete case files and document images must be requested in person. Juvenile records, adoption files, expunged records, and sealed cases are all restricted from public access.
People Search at Conway Jail
Arrests in Conway lead to booking at the J. Reuben Long Detention Center, located at 4150 J. Reuben Long Avenue in Conway. The Horry County Sheriff's Office runs the booking database. You can search by last name, booking date, or release date. Results show mugshots, names, ages, charges, bond amounts, arresting agency, and current custody status.
The database covers bookings at both the main detention center and the City of North Myrtle Beach facility. Records are typically updated daily, though there can be a delay of a few hours to one business day between an arrest and its appearance in the system. Booking records are kept permanently. Arrest reports are kept for 10 years. Mugshots and fingerprint cards are also kept permanently.
The Records Division is at 2560 N Main Street, Conway, SC 29526. Call 843-915-5350 for records requests. For phone inquiries about custody status, call the detention center at 843-915-5140 during business hours. Written requests for jail records can be mailed to the Sheriff's Office at 1301 2nd Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. All requests follow FOIA rules with a 10 business day response time.
Note: The online booking search is free and does not require an account or any form of registration.
Conway Property People Search
The Horry County Register of Deeds keeps all land and property documents for Conway and the rest of the county. The online search portal at acclaimweb.horrycounty.org/acclaimweb lets you look up records by name, book and page, subdivision, or parcel number. Documents available include deeds going back to 1801, mortgages from December 1996, tax liens from 2000, and plats from 2007.
Account holders pay $0.50 per page for copies. Non-account holders pay $1 per page. Plats cost between $2 and $15 depending on size. Mail requests cost $8 for each four-page document plus $1 for each extra page. Certification costs $2 per document. Free public access terminals are available at the Register of Deeds office at 1301 Second Avenue, Suite 1615, Conway, SC 29526. Call 843-915-5430 for help.
Under South Carolina law, all conveyances of real property must be recorded to provide notice to third parties. Property records are a strong tool for any Conway people search because they show current and past ownership, lien holders, and mortgage details tied to a person's name.
Conway Tax Records Search
The Horry County Treasurer and Assessor maintain tax records that can help in a people search. You can look up property by owner name, account number, block and lot, or company name through the tax payment portal at horrycountytreasurer.qpaybill.com. Results show current and past tax assessments, property value data, payment history, exemption status, and legal descriptions.
Horry County has more than 282,000 parcels. The median home value is about $219,700. The median property tax rate is 0.35 percent. You can also check for delinquent tax liens, which can reveal financial ties to a person in Conway. The Treasurer's Office is at 1301 2nd Avenue in Conway. Call 843-915-5450 for questions.
Conway Probate and Marriage Records
The Horry County Probate Court holds marriage licenses, estate records, guardianships, and commitment proceedings. Marriage license records go back to July 1, 1911. Both parties must appear with valid ID to get a new license. South Carolina has no waiting period. The court also holds wills, estate files, and fiduciary records.
The Probate Court is at the Government and Justice Center, 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526. Call 843-915-5370 for information. Judge Kathy G. Ward leads the court. Records before 1950 for marriage data are available from this office, while later marriage records through December 2021 are also available from the state. Written requests should include names, dates, and case numbers if you have them.
Note: Marriage records before 1911 were not required by law, so they may not exist in official county files for Conway or anywhere in South Carolina.
Public Records Requests in Conway
Horry County follows the South Carolina Freedom of Information Act for all public records requests. Under S.C. Code Title 30, Chapter 4, any person can request records from county offices in Conway. You do not need to be a South Carolina resident. No ID is needed for most requests. Submit your request online, by email to info@horrycounty.org, or in writing to the Public Information Office at 1301 Second Avenue, Conway, SC 29526.
Response times are 10 business days for records under 24 months old and 20 business days for older files. Fee waivers may be granted when the information mainly benefits the public. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page. Certified copies cost $5 for the first page and $1 for each additional page. Search and retrieval fees are $15 per hour after the first free hour.
- Court records from the Horry County Clerk of Court
- Jail booking data from the Sheriff's Office
- Property records from the Register of Deeds
- Tax records from the Treasurer or Assessor
- Marriage and estate files from the Probate Court
South Carolina law bars the use of public records for commercial solicitation. That offense carries a fine of up to $500 or up to one year in jail. The FOIA contact for Horry County is Aaron P. Spelbring at 843-915-5390.
State People Search Tools for Conway
State-level databases round out a people search for Conway residents. The SLED CATCH system runs criminal history checks for $25 per name. Results cover all 46 South Carolina counties. You need the person's last name, first name, and date of birth. Online results come back right away. Mail-in requests take 7 to 10 business days.
The SLED Sex Offender Registry lets you search for registered offenders near Conway by name or ZIP code. The SCDC inmate search at public.doc.state.sc.us covers state prison inmates. Both are free. The LLR Licensee Lookup at verify.llronline.com verifies professional licenses across more than 40 boards.
Vital records are held by the SC Department of Public Health. Birth and death records go back to 1915. Certified copies cost $12 each. Visit dph.sc.gov/public/vital-records for ordering details.
Horry County People Search Records
Conway is the county seat of Horry County. All court, jail, property, and vital records for the city flow through Horry County offices located right in Conway. For full details on every county-level search tool, fee schedule, and office location, visit the Horry County people search page.
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